Employee and Labor Relations Manager

Overview

Salary : $112,983.96 – $144,140.04 Annually

Location : Hillsboro, OR

Job Type : Full Time Regular

THE POSITION

Washington County is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Manager to join our Human Resources team. This position strategically manages and optimizes the employee and labor relations function to ensure transparent, proactive, timely, human-centered policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.

You will cultivate and maintain effective partnerships between Washington County and its employees, labor unions, and other community stakeholders. This includes managing employee grievances, negotiating labor contracts, promoting fair policies, and facilitating communication and collaboration between management and labor groups to foster a harmonious and productive work environment. This role is a partner and change management leader for county leadership, departments, and the HR department. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.

Our Ideal Candidate

A successful candidate will demonstrate extensive expertise in employee and labor relations, including investigations, arbitrations, collective bargaining, and policy development and implementation, with a focus on public sector experience. They will also possess strong relationship-building skills, collaborative leadership abilities, and the ability to assess the current state of employee and labor relations operations, then develop streamlined processes and procedures. A track record of fostering cross-department collaboration while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and transparent communication is required.

Employee and Labor Relations is a working title. This position is classified as a Human Resources Manager. Classification descriptions are written broadly. To review the full information of this classification, please use the following link : Human Resources Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, human resources management, a behavioral science, or a related degree; AND Four (4) years of professional-level human resources experience in employee and labor relations, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role. OR
• Associate Degree in business or public administration, human resources management, a behavioral science, or a related degree; AND Six (6) years of professional-level human resources experience in employee and labor relations, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role.

Preferred Requirements :

Special Requirements

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please Note : A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position. Your cover letter should demonstrate how your training and experience align with the ideal candidate attributes listed in the job posting.

Our commitment to you : Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Steps of the process :

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process. Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you opt out of email notifications, it may impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference, please review the instructions using this link :

Veterans' Preference Points

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606, or e-mail : Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Questions Regarding This Recruitment

Elle Krueger, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Elle_Krueger@WashingtonCountyOR.gov

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